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I'm a university lecturer of Drama and English Literature. On this page you'll find loads of powerpoint presentations filled with useful resources for teachers and students interested in English Literature, Drama, Art History, and Academic English / Research. Useful for all levels.

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I'm a university lecturer of Drama and English Literature. On this page you'll find loads of powerpoint presentations filled with useful resources for teachers and students interested in English Literature, Drama, Art History, and Academic English / Research. Useful for all levels.

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Ibsen and Gender: Hedda Gabler
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Ibsen and Gender: Hedda Gabler

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This presentation looks at Ibsen’s drama focusing on his major play: Hedda Gabler. The sildes offer detailed information on and colourful examples of the historical context, gender politics, and themes of Ibsen’s drama. The powerpoint then examines Hedda’s character with links to short videos of performers such as Ruth Wilson discussing playing the role and what makes Hedda tick. This presentation is useful for anyone interested in Ibsen’s drama, feminism in his work, and performing his tragic heroine: Hedda Gabler.
THE LITERATURE QUIZ
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THE LITERATURE QUIZ

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This quiz is designed for GCSE and AS/A Level English literature students studying the National Curriculum with any exam board. There are 10 rounds with several fun, interactive activities. There are picture rounds, word-jumbles, famous quotes, true-or-false, word-wheel, and emoji-plot questions. Some of the texts include: Macbeth, Romeo and Juliet, The Great Gatsby, Of Mice and Men, Harry Potter, Jane Eyre, Pride and Prejudice, poetry etc. The answers are provided in the ‘notes section’ on the powerpoint. There are a total of 80 points to be won. Enjoy!
Postdramatic Theatre
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Postdramatic Theatre

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This presentation explores Postdramatic Theatre. It begins by defining ‘drama’, ‘theatre’, and ‘performance’, before giving a clear and detailed explanation of the Postdramatic. Hans-Thies Lehmann’s theoretical writings are quoted from and explained in relation to the work of Robert LePage, Robert Wilson, and Forced Entertainment. The presentation contains video clips, photographs of performances, helpful quotations from practitioners and critics as well as tasks for students to expand their learning. The Postdramatic is broken down into easy to follow slides that look at the aspects of the Postdramatic including textscapes, the visual, time, repetition, and the body. The final slide offers quotations from Tim Etchells about the notion of risk in the work of the Postdramatic.
1960s Theatre and Postmodernism
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1960s Theatre and Postmodernism

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This presentation focuses on theatre during the 1960s and Postmodernism. It is useful for anyone interested in the artistic trends and socio-political events of the '60s. It refers to the work of Patrice Pavis to discuss the shift of focus from the actor to the spectator and then looks at ‘Off-Off Broadway’ performances. Jerzy Grotowski’s ‘Poor Theatre’, The Living Theatre, The Open Theatre, and Robert Wilson’s productions are looked at in turn. The Wooster Group moves the presentation forward to explain Postmodernism with reference to the ideas of Jacques Lacan, Jean-François Lyotard, Fredric Jameson, and Baudrillard.
Saussure's Semiotics & Luigi Pirandello
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Saussure's Semiotics & Luigi Pirandello

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This presentation outlines the shift in drama from Realist to Symbolist to Modernist forms of theatre. It uses work by Chekhov, Maeterlink, and Beckett to illustrate the differences between representational and Avant-Garde playwrighting and scenography. The explanation of Ferdinand de Saussure’s semiotics is supported by examples form Luigi Pirandello’s Six Characters in Search of an Author. The presentation also covers the work of Ionesco and Tom Stoppard when discussing the Theatre of the Absurd (a term coined by Martin Esslin).
How to write an essay
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How to write an essay

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This resource is aimed at undergraduate university students and A Level students aiming to gain high grades in English Literature. The question is focused on Dystopian Literature and takes George Orwell’s 1984 as its example. With a step-by-step guide, the resource answers the question: To what extent does dystopian literature reflect the society in which we live? By focusing on George Orwell’s 1984, debate the relevance of dystopian literature. It includes guidance on how to: ** Write an introduction, main body, and conclusion Develop an argument Make detailed points Quote literary critics Use footnotes Reference Compile a bibliography** The resource explains how to write an essay and also provides examples through a sample essay.
Academic English Exam Practice
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Academic English Exam Practice

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This resource contains 1 examination (2 hours) in Academic English skills. The exam is divided into 4 sections: reading, source credibility, critical thinking, and writing. Students will be tested on the following essential skills: Section 1: Reading and comprehension (multiple choice & true / false / not given questions) Section 2: Identifying whether an article is peer-reviewed (comment on the main features of academic publications) Section 3: Understanding & documenting findings from visual data (describing main findings of a graph) Section 4: Essay writing, accurate source integration and correct referencing (final essay question with marking rubric) The examination comes with a rubric (for the final essay question) and an answer key for Section 1. It is a perfect resource for students and teachers taking Academic English at A Level and Foundation level. It can also be used for high-level GCSE students. Students will gain exam practice, improve their reading and comprehension skills, and will develop their knowledge and critical thinking. The exam can also be used for revision classes. **This academic English mock exam will lead to: better understanding of texts, confident use of academic research, improved fluency and accuracy in writing, ability to think critically about a range of topics. ** This resouce can be purchased in a bundle with 2 additional practice exams.
Study and Exam Skills
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Study and Exam Skills

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Study and Exam Skills is aimed at any student preparing for an exam or written assignment. The slides cover everything from how to revise to what to do if you’re running out of time in an exam. Audio descriptions take students through the various aspects of revising. There are also lots helpful revision and exam checklists as well as engaging tasks for students to practice various skills. The presentation takes themes and examples from the following subjects: English literature, history, geography, economics, and French making this revision guide useful for all. At the end of these 25 slides, you will You will learn how to: *** Manage your time Take notes Write essays Summarise data from graphs Motivate yourself to revise Take an exam successfully Check / proof read your work**
Cause / Effect Essay Writing
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Cause / Effect Essay Writing

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This resource is useful to students and teachers covering cause and effect essay writing. It contains lots of in-class tasks linked to cause and effect essays. What a cause &/ effect essay is The block / chain structure of a cause and effect essay How to identify cause and effect Vocabulary to express cause & vocabulary to express effect Tasks and exercises for activity work Sample essay with cause / effect highlighted Further essay questions The PowerPoint is also useful for English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners and for IELTS preparation.
Thinking Skills Assessment (TSA)
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Thinking Skills Assessment (TSA)

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This **Thinking Skills Assessment guide **answers all of your TSA questions. It tells you about the TSA, what to expect in both Section 1 and Section 2 papers, and how to prepare and improve your problem solving & critical thinking skills. It also provides you with lots of sample questions taken from past papers (with answers), and gives guidance on how to get the best result. At the end of this document, you’ll find a list of helpful further reading resources. Essential document for teachers, tutors, and students preparing for the TSA. Suitable for Oxford University, Cambridge University, and UCL admissions TSA exams. For Section 1, there are 18 past paper questions with answers For Section 2, there are 16 past paper questions and an additional 2 questions with ‘thinking steps’ and essay writing tips. **This document also provides a breakdown of verbal and numerical reasoning skills. **
George Eliot's 'Middlemarch'
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George Eliot's 'Middlemarch'

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This presentation is on George Eliot’s novel Middlemarch. It gives an outline of George Eliot’s life and focuses on the themes of politics, feminism, and religion that Eliot explores in Middlemarch. This is an ideal resource for university and A Level students working on George Eliot, Middlemarch, and Victorian Literature. It includes quotes from literary critics and reviewers useful for essays on Dorothea’s feminist and political ambitions & constraints within the novel. This presentation is useful as an introduction to Middlemarch’s themes.
F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby'
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F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby'

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This presentation explores F. Scott Fitzgerald’s famous novel, The Great Gatsby. The slides outline its publication, reputation as ‘The Great American Novel’, and themes such as corruption, the American Dream, class, nostalgia, and love. An in-depth character outline depicts all of the major characters with reference to the themes associated with their actions/role in the novel. Three slides are dedicated to close textual analysis of important moments/themes in the novel. The scholarship of Sarah Churchwell is referred to and there are also suggestions for further reading. This powerpoint is useful for A Level and undergraduate students looking at The Great Gatsby.
Ibsen's A Doll's House
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Ibsen's A Doll's House

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Handout for students discussing Ibsen’s A Doll’s House. Includes quotes from the play to discuss as well as an extract from Virginia Woolf’s A Room of One’s Own. The handout focuses on themes of gender and patriarchal society in A Doll’s House. Perfect for A Level students studying Ibsen and naturalism in theatre. Also useful for university seminars working on A Doll’s House.
Caryl Churchill's 'Cloud Nine'
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Caryl Churchill's 'Cloud Nine'

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Ideal handout for university and A Level students working on Caryl Churchill’s Cloud Nine. The handout offers: Questions to encourage discussion and analysis of Cloud Nine An explanation of Mikhail Bakhtin’s Carnivalesque **Carefully selected extracts from Cloud Nine ** **Scholarly readings of Churchill’s play ** Perfect for students writing an essay or preparing for a class/seminar on Caryl Churchill’s Cloud Nine.
Kwame Kwei-Armah 'Elmina's Kitchen'
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Kwame Kwei-Armah 'Elmina's Kitchen'

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Handout aimed at A Level and University students focusing on race in British Theatre. Includes quotes from Kwame Kwei-Armah’s play Elmina’s Kitchen and scholarship discussing race in the theatrical landscape across the UK.
Bernard MacLaverty's 'Cal'
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Bernard MacLaverty's 'Cal'

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This package includes a PowerPoint and detailed handout on Bernard MacLaverty’s novel Cal. The work pacakge includes: Carefully selected extracts from MacLaverty’s Cal to aid discussion and analysis Excerpts from scholarly criticism on Cal Questions to aid interpretation of the novel Short explanation of The Troubles in Northern Ireland Poetry by Seamus Heaney and Douglas Carson Ideal for A Level and university students writing essays on MacLaverty’s Cal
M. Butterfly by David Henry Hwang
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M. Butterfly by David Henry Hwang

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M. Butterfly , a play by David Henry Hwang is the focus of this presentation and handout. M Butterfly is explored alongside themes of gender, sexuality, Orientalism, representations of East/West. The powerpoint and handout include: Quotes from the playwright, David Henry Hwang Quotes from the play, M Butterfly Tasks, discussion questions, and thinking points Extracts from Judith Butler’s Gender Trouble Extracts from Edward Saïd’s Orientalism (and other texts) Academic criticism with questions for students Recommended reading This is a very useful interactive powerpoint and accompanying handout for any course that covers M Butterfly and drama concerned with gender, performativity, race and ethnicity. Suitable for A Level and undergraduate students.
Feminism in 1970s: Caryl Churchill
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Feminism in 1970s: Caryl Churchill

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This presentation highlights some of the major shifts in recent theatre history that have become significant moments for the recognition of women’s playwrighting and theatre making. With examples from Judy Chicago’s Feminist Art Program, the first Women’s Theatre Conference, critic Michelene Wandor’s influential study of sexual politics in the theatre, and women’s theatre groups from the 1970s, the slides trace the history of women’s playwriting. The powerpoint then focuses on the work and influence of Caryl Churchill, especially her play Vinegar Tom. Critics like Janelle Reinelt and Elin Diamond are also quoted in a clear, easy to follow manner. A final slide contains some recommended reading suggestions.
Academic English Exam Practice
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Academic English Exam Practice

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This resource contains 1 examination (2 hours) in Academic English skills. The exam is divided into 4 sections: reading, source credibility, critical thinking, and writing. Students will be tested on the following essential skills: Section 1: Reading and comprehension (multiple choice & true / false / not given questions) Section 2: Identifying whether an article is peer-reviewed (comment on the main features of academic publications) Section 3: Understanding & documenting findings from visual data (describing main findings of a graph) Section 4: Essay writing, accurate source integration and correct referencing (final essay question with marking rubric) The examination comes with a rubric (for the final essay question) and an answer key for Section 1. It is a perfect resource for students and teachers taking Academic English at A Level and Foundation level. It can also be used for high-level GCSE students. Students will gain exam practice, improve their reading and comprehension skills, and will develop their knowledge and critical thinking. The exam can also be used for revision classes. **This academic English mock exam will lead to: better understanding of texts, confident use of academic research, improved fluency and accuracy in writing, ability to think critically about a range of topics. ** This resouce can be purchased in a bundle with 2 additional practice exams.
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Academic English Exam Practice
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Academic English Exam Practice

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This bundle contains 3 examinations (2 hours each = total of 6 hours) in Academic English skills. The exams are divided into 4 sections: reading, source credibility, critical thinking, and writing. Students will be tested on the following essential skills: Section 1: Reading and comprehension (multiple choice & true / false / not given questions) Section 2: Identifying whether an article is peer-reviewed (comment on the main features of academic publications) Section 3: Understanding & documenting findings from visual data (describing main findings of a graph) Section 4: Essay writing, accurate source integration and correct referencing (final essay question with marking rubric) All examinations come with a rubric (for the final essay question) and an answer key for Section 1. This bundle is perfect for students and teachers taking Academic English at A Level and Foundation level. It can also be used for high-level GCSE students. Students will gain exam practice, improve their reading and comprehension skills, and will develop their knowledge and critical thinking. The bundle can also be used for revision classes. The themes of the examinations are as follows: Tourism in the Dubai Sustainability and climate change in Abu Dhabi The impact of robotics and AI on society in the UAE **This bundle will lead to: better understanding of texts, confident use of academic research, improved fluency and accuracy in writing, ability to think critically about a range of topics. **